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Old Sep 25, 2014, 6:47 pm
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Originally Posted by PV_Premier
later this year i am flying one way BKK-BLR on Thai, and i have the opportunity to confirm a *A upgrade award for the flight since i am booked in full Y.

is this flight worth an outlay of 25K UA miles (~$500 USD value) for the upgrade to royal silk??

the flight is operated w/ A330.
oh yes! even it's only angle flat seat. I would hate to be in Y on flights to India. Crowded, people bringing all kind and too much of travel on luggage with them and pushing towards you. No further details as I prefer to stay polite...
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Old Sep 27, 2014, 5:44 am
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I just signed up for Royal Orchid plus. My total now is around 5000(Brussel-Manila round trip) I'm not that much of a flyer. Maby 2-3 times a year. I'm making a round trip Brussel-Manila in December. So is it actually worth it, and where can i see the awards I can claim ? And how long these miles last to expire ?


Sorry for the newb questions.
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Old Sep 27, 2014, 6:25 am
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Originally Posted by jester500
I just signed up for Royal Orchid plus. My total now is around 5000(Brussel-Manila round trip) I'm not that much of a flyer. Maby 2-3 times a year. I'm making a round trip Brussel-Manila in December. So is it actually worth it, and where can i see the awards I can claim ? And how long these miles last to expire?
here you can see the awards:
http://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/rop...nt_flyer.page?
miles are valid for 3 years
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Old Sep 28, 2014, 12:25 pm
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Where can i give positive feedback to the fantastic crew we had ?
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Old Sep 28, 2014, 4:39 pm
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Originally Posted by ctrlf
Where can i give positive feedback to the fantastic crew we had ?
http://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/con...backform.page?
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Old Sep 29, 2014, 3:49 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
thanks!
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Old Sep 29, 2014, 5:03 am
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Originally Posted by ctrlf
thanks!
you are welcome!
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Old Sep 29, 2014, 3:02 pm
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
oh yes! even it's only angle flat seat. I would hate to be in Y on flights to India. Crowded, people bringing all kind and too much of travel on luggage with them and pushing towards you. No further details as I prefer to stay polite...
hmmm.

25K is a steep price for a 3 hour flight. i wonder if there is any possibility of getting an OP-UP as a *G 1K.

will have to consider this further. not wild about the regional J product or about spending so many miles for it.
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Old Sep 29, 2014, 8:33 pm
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Originally Posted by PV_Premier
hmmm.

25K is a steep price for a 3 hour flight. i wonder if there is any possibility of getting an OP-UP as a *G 1K.

will have to consider this further. not wild about the regional J product or about spending so many miles for it.
You're just *G. 1K is a UA term and completely irrelevant outside of UA's operations. Actually, as a 7year running 1K it is evident that 1K is getting irrelevant within UA's circles but that's another story entirely.

Not sure the upgrade is worth it for a flight that short.
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Old Sep 29, 2014, 9:39 pm
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Originally Posted by PV_Premier

25K is a steep price for a 3 hour flight. i wonder if there is any possibility of getting an OP-UP as a *G 1K.
OP-UP unlikely, and agree 25k miles rather steep for that flight.

Anyone know what they sell the upgrades for on that route? You can ask at check-in about a cash upgrade to J.
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Old Sep 30, 2014, 7:07 am
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actually BKK BLR is 3 hours 35, not 3 hours. flights into India as already said are not your usual short flights in Y! its usually Y--, be prepared to take some burden!

standby upgrade is 7985 THB and 9755 THB for V and W tickets

source:
http://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan_m...ormation.page?
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Old Sep 30, 2014, 8:50 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai

standby upgrade is 7985 THB and 9755 THB for V and W tickets
Thanks!

That's better than 25,000 UA miles IMO, assuming availability.
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Old Oct 2, 2014, 3:38 pm
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
actually BKK BLR is 3 hours 35, not 3 hours. flights into India as already said are not your usual short flights in Y! its usually Y--, be prepared to take some burden!

standby upgrade is 7985 THB and 9755 THB for V and W tickets

source:
http://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan_m...ormation.page?
thanks for sharing this. if i understand the link correctly, the upgrade if available should be able to be confirmed at check in in BKK by paying the fee? is there any way to get upgraded earlier than check in?

one other question, is the 7985 THB fee also applicable to full Y fares? the table stipulates B/M/H/Q only with no mention of Y.
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Old Oct 2, 2014, 5:25 pm
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if I am arriving on EK at 7:35am is it safe to book a BKK-CNX flight at Noon?

4:30 hours?
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Old Oct 2, 2014, 6:28 pm
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Originally Posted by apodo77
if I am arriving on EK at 7:35am is it safe to book a BKK-CNX flight at Noon?

4:30 hours?
Safe: Yes. You're playing it overly conservative.
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